<p><strong>Episode 7:&nbsp;Solo&nbsp;shows&nbsp;and using the theatre&nbsp;</strong></p><p>This week we discuss solo&nbsp;shows, and Mike takes us through three exercises to help you think about your play.&nbsp;</p><p>-&nbsp;</p><p>Send us your updates and questions:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>&nbsp;</p><p>The Stage: “I have a confession: I hate solo&nbsp;shows&nbsp;– except when I don’t.” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/i-have-a-confession-i-hate-solo-shows-except-when-i-dont-david-benedict-i-found-my-horn-re-member-me" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/i-have-a-confession-i-hate-solo-shows-except-when-i-dont-david-benedict-i-found-my-horn-re-member-me</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Support the Old Fire Station:&nbsp;<a href="https://oldfirestation.org.uk/support-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://oldfirestation.org.uk/support-us/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Transcript available here:&nbsp;<a href="https://oldfirestation.org.uk/our-work/how-to-write-a-play/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://oldfirestation.org.uk/our-work/how-to-write-a-play/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Alex’s top 5 recommended solo&nbsp;shows that you can buy:&nbsp;</p><p>Salt by Selina Thompson:&nbsp;<a href="https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780571352265?gC=5a105e8b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780571352265?gC=5a105e8b</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe:&nbsp;<a href="https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Every-Brilliant-Thing-by-Duncan-Macmillan/9781350282087" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Every-Brilliant-Thing-by-Duncan-Macmillan/9781350282087</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Class by Scottee:&nbsp;<a href="https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Class-by-Scottee/9781913630010" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Class-by-Scottee/9781913630010</a>&nbsp;</p><p>We Were Promised Honey! by Sam Ward:&nbsp;<a href="https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/We-Were-Promised-Honey-by-Sam-Ward/9781350381353" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/We-Were-Promised-Honey-by-Sam-Ward/9781350381353</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Joseph&nbsp;Morpurgo: Hammerhead:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joseph-Morpurgo-Hammerhead-NextUp/dp/B07ZWZ4G1C" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joseph-Morpurgo-Hammerhead-NextUp/dp/B07ZWZ4G1C</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>